BRENNANS IRISH PUB

109 South Main Street
Gainesville, Florida, 32601
Alachua County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 9/7/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working behind the bar no certificate, all other employees are newer than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-07: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8882073
2024-09-07
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 9/6/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 on can opener, 3 on floor in dry storage room, 4 on wall under staircase in dry storage room, 1 on clean dish rack, 3 on wheel well of reach in cooler on cooks line, 6 on gasket attached to corner of reach in cooler on cooks line, also 2 egg sacks on floor under dish machine and Three compartment sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Observed 2 in the gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line, 1 in gasket on reach in freezer on cooks line, and 3 on floor behind downstairs bar area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Observed 2 on wall in kitchen, 2 on wheel well under reach in freezer on cooks line, 1 under prep table, 1 behind bar downstairs. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Observed 1 under dish machine and 1 on leg under Three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working behind the bar no certificate, all other employees are newer than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8881302
2024-09-06
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 9/5/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 on can opener, 3 on floor in dry storage room, 4 on wall under staircase in dry storage room, 1 on clean dish rack, 3 on wheel well of reach in cooler on cooks line, 6 on gasket attached to corner of reach in cooler on cooks line, also 2 egg sacks on floor under dish machine and Three compartment sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Observed 2 in the gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line, 1 in gasket on reach in freezer on cooks line, and 3 on floor behind downstairs bar area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Observed 2 on wall in kitchen, 2 on wheel well under reach in freezer on cooks line, 1 under prep table, 1 behind bar downstairs. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working behind the bar no certificate, all other employees are newer than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8881010
2024-09-05
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 9/5/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 on can opener, 3 on floor in dry storage room, 4 on wall under staircase in dry storage room, 1 on clean dish rack, 3 on wheel well of reach in cooler on cooks line, 6 on gasket attached to corner of reach in cooler on cooks line, also 2 egg sacks on floor under dish machine and Three compartment sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Observed 2 in the gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line, 1 in gasket on reach in freezer on cooks line, and 3 on floor behind downstairs bar area. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working behind the bar no certificate, all other employees are newer than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8879647
2024-09-05
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 9/4/2024

High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket food contact surface facing upwards, operator flipped bucket over. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on table next to ketchup and clean bowls. Operator moved drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Upstairs bar area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment on cooks line. Ceiling air vent soiled by ice machine in bar.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on cooks line. Repeat Violation
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Under the bar ledge downstairs the wood is unsealed.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked sheppards pie mix in reach in cooler on cooks line. Raw fish and raw sausage over potatoes in reach in freezer on cooks line.
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Gravy prepped 8/17 in walk in cooler.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 on can opener, 3 on floor in dry storage room, 4 on wall under staircase in dry storage room, 1 on clean dish rack, 3 on wheel well of reach in cooler on cooks line, 6 on gasket attached to corner of reach in cooler on cooks line, also 2 egg sacks on floor under dish machine and Three compartment sink in kitchen. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink with green hose attached located outside in side alley. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk no date mark in walk in cooler operator stated it was opened 8/31, operator dated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cooks line.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working behind the bar no certificate, all other employees are newer than 60 days. Warning
Food Inspector #8729370
2024-09-04
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 3/6/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup inside blue cheese. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Inside upstairs women's restrooms.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In downstairs and upstairs restrooms.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boiled egg (50F - Cold Holding) item in reach in cooler, employee had drained water and added new water, the temperature of water was higher than 41. He placed eggs in freezer and retemped at 43. Corrected On-Site
  • 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. sausages 1.75 hours (120F - Reheating); mashed potatoes 1.75 hours (123F - Reheating); gravy 1.75 hours (108F - Reheating) the rate of reheating was not going to reach 165 within 2 hours, employee placed items on cook top to rapidly heat items. Retemped potatoes 165, sausage 167, gravy 165. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the outside mop sink.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee working behind bar.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Boiled eggs cooked 3/2 not date mark, employee dated. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8497759
2024-03-06
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 9/12/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8462282
2023-09-12
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).